MSW, LCSW Hospice Social Worker - Tufts Medicine Care at Home : Job Details

We are seeking an experienced MSW with LCSW to join our Hospice Team.

Tufts Medicine Care at Home is a proud member of Tufts Medicine, a health system that is rethinking how academic and community centers, local and national businesses, and technology and service innovators can all work together. So that clinicians can deliver expert care where it's needed most and so that we can bring wellness back to health care, one person at a time.

Why Join Us? 

Benefits you'll love, generous sign-on bonuses and more! 

Our team tells us they love the ability to work autonomously, to build strong rapport with their patients and families, and the flexibility in managing their schedules. Come join our growing hospice and home health system.

Location: Malden, MA Field Base and Remote

Hours: Full-Time, 40 Hours

Job Overview

This positionprovidesa range of clinical social work services to patients/clients and families in inpatient, ambulatory and community settingsutilizingindividual, family or group modalities and practicing within the guidelines of professional social work ethics and standards.Participatesin a multi-discipline caseconferences.Consult with agency care providersregardingsocial service needs of clients and families.

• Providespsychosocial assessment of the individual and family, including limitations, deficits and strengths in their current situation and environment, as well as functional level.

• Responsible for psychosocial assessmentsand interventionsin crisis situations that often involve issues of suicide, homicide, family violence, elder or child abuse.

• Demonstratessound clinical judgment in assessing the patient's needs for long-term care, including evaluating the home and family situation, helping the patient and family to develop an in-home care plan, exploring alternatives to in-homecareand arranging for placement if necessary.

• Providesinformation, referral and creative resource acquisition for specific individual and family needs both within the Hospital and in the community as indicated.Assistspatients/families to understand psychosocial factors impeding their maximalutilizationof hospital and community resources.

• Collaborates with andprovidespsychosocial consultation to the health care team to promote a smooth, coordinated plan of care.

• Providesmedical social services to the patient's family member or caregiver on a short-term basis when necessary to remove a clear and directimpedimentto the effective treatment of the patient's medical condition or rate of recovery.

• Treats patients and families with dignity and respect at all times.Offers time for questions and answers;demonstratesempathy in communication while working towardoptimalhealth goals.

• Providesoutreach, case finding/screening for high-risk issues that mayimpacton patient's progress, participation in plan,dischargeor ability toutilizeresources.

• Assists with discharge planning issues to ensure continuity of care.Formulates,coordinatesand implements the psychosocial components of outpatient care.

• Consults,collaboratesand communicates with a wide range of social,governmentaland legal agencies, courts, schools, clinics, other hospitals,physiciansand other sources.

• Actively engages in the regularly scheduled meetings,programsand activities of the Department.Serves on departmental committees.Representsthe profession and Department in hospital and community meetings and committees.

• Participatesin social work professional education,supervisionand teaching activities; supervises or trains staff social workers, student interns, house staff, nurses, medical students, and volunteers asrequired.

• Continuallymonitors,assessesandmodifieshis/her own social work practice and programs.Conducts quality improvement activities and researchregardingservice delivery and effectiveness of interventions, asrequired.

• Ensures compliance within guidelines set forth by regulatory agencies (DPH, ERISA etc.) anddemonstrates compliance with Home Health Foundation policies and procedures.

Minimum Qualifications:

1.Master's degree in Social Work from an accredited institution.

2.LicensedClinical Social Worker (LCSW).Licensure in NH may be required depending on assigned territory and operational need.

3.One(1) yearof related experience.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salaries&benefits that start on day one!

• 403(b) retirement with company match

• Tuition reimbursement

• Fleet Car Program

Tufts Medicine is a leading integrated health system bringing together the best of academic and community healthcare to deliver exceptional, connected and accessible care experiences to consumers across Massachusetts. Comprised of Tufts Medical Center, Lowell General Hospital, MelroseWakefield Hospital, Lawrence Memorial Hospital of Medford, Care at Home - an expansive home care network, and large integrated physician network. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusion at Tufts Medicine. Tufts Medicine does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation by emailing us [email protected].